Bachelor in Business Economics (Honours)
R/0414/6/0026 (12/27) (MQA/SWA9679)

+ THIS IS BEST FOR

Student who has completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), A-Level, Matriculation, Foundation, Diploma, UEC, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), HND(UK) Diploma, SAME/WACE/AUSMAT or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Economics field of study. May complete education at Bachelor level to become professional or entrepreneurs, or may pursue in related Postgraduate programmes.

+ PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Mode of Study : Full Time (Yes) | Part Time (No)

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students the competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real life projects.

Bachelor in Business Economics (HONOURS) 

The Bachelor of Business Economics (Honours) is specifically designed to equip students with a strong knowledge in business and economics and their application to the real business environment. The course offered is being specifically structured to produce excellent professionals who have in-depth knowledge of business and economics and are capable to bring out excellent ideas especially in the Malaysian business environment. The course offered is being specifically planned to provide students with strong theoretical and practical knowledge in business economics before they can pursue on to the factual world of the business sectors or go on with their studies to obtain the Master’s Degree in Economics or in other MBA programmes. 

+ ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:
01. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
02. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) - National register for accredited programmes.


Please scan for Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) certification of this programme.

Approved & Licensed by:
01. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia

Recognised by:
01. Public Service Department (JPA), Malaysia

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
RM2,600 – RM25,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

+ CAMPUS INTAKE

This programme is delivered at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Putrajaya Campus.

+ FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

UNITEN practices transparent fee policy. Refer our fees below for your reference.

Fees for Malaysian Students:
Tuition Fees: RM63,000 per programme.
Other Fees:

• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: RM1,348 one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: RM88/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: RM250 one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from RM270/month.

Fees for International Students:
Tuition Fees: USD16,500 (RM66,000) per programme.
Other Fees:

• VISA & Application Fee: USD787.50 (RM3,150) one-time payment
• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: USD1,650 (RM6,600) one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: USD37.50 (RM150)/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: USD62.50 (RM250) one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from USD67.50 (RM270)/month.

and if the international student (for Bachelor) does not fulfill the English language requirement such as the minimum score for IELTS or TOEFL, there will be additional fees of:

• Intensive English Programme (IEP) : USD1,400 (RM5,600)/semester.

Flexible payment options are available, where student may:

• pay full in advance, or
• by monthly installments, or
• pay full 2 weeks before the semester's final examination.

Terms & conditions apply.

Download the complete UNITEN Fees Table here.
There is also a list of scholarships and financial aids here.

Notes: Subject to terms and conditions. All fees are calculated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Fees indicated in USD here are for reference only with a basis of USD1=RM4. Other optional fees include electricity, parking, and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Bachelor in Business Economics (Honours)
R/0414/6/0026

+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Any qualification equivalent to Diploma or Advanced Diploma with CGPA 2.00 (Level 4 or 5, MQF)

Complete SVM with minimum of:

• An Academic Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 or higher
• A Vocational CGPA of 2.67 or higher and competent in all vocational modules

For International Students: Entry requirements vary from country to country. Please click here to check the entry requirements set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

Malaysian students may enrol without MUET. However, students are required to complete MUET during duration of study (before graduation). IELTS (5.0 and above) or TOEFL (500 and above) or TOEFL Internet Based Test (42 and above) is also accepted.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 1 and above

For International Students:

International students are required to have one of the English proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Bachelor students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Bachelor programme.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 3.5 and above
  
  
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System
  Achieve 5.5 and above
  
  
• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Achieve 550 (TOEFL) or 46 (TOEFL Internet Based Test) and above

Bachelor in Business Economics (Honours)
R/0414/6/0026

+ PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 3 years.

• Principles of Management
• Business Ethics
• Business Law
• Entrepreneurship
• English for Business
• Business Communication
• Business Mathematics
• Business Statistics
• Business Accounting
• Islamic Economics and Finance
• Microeconomics I
• Macroeconomics I
• Microeconomics II
• Macroeconomics II
• Malaysian Economy
• Natural Resources Economics
• Econometrics
• Mathematical Economics
• Research Methods
• Personal Financial Management (AKPK)
• Green Energy and Environment
• Energy Regulations and Policies
• Energy Economics
• Energy Management
• Renewable Energy and Sustainability
• International Energy Trade and Market
• Energy and Society
• Energy Security
• Project Paper
• Industrial Training

ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 4)

• International Trade and Finance
• Industrial Economics
• Economics of International Oil and Gas
• Low Carbon Economics
• Economics Development

Subject marked (*) is required for Malaysian students only.

Bachelor in Business Economics (Honours)
R/0414/6/0026

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary:
RM2,000 – RM25,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

These are popular career choices after graduation for this programme. There are also many other career choices beyond, which are proven adaptable by UNITEN students due to holistic personal and professional skills development during the study.

• Economist
• Planning Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Business Consultant
• Business Executive
• Lecturer
• Researcher